# Shiva Rajkumar's Heartwarming Bond with Rajinikanth: A Father's Touch and Jailer 2 Secrets Revealed! Imagine chatting with a superstar who feels just like your late father— that's exactly how Kannada icon **Shiva Rajkumar** describes his conversations with **Rajinikanth**.[1] Shiva Rajkumar, son of the legendary Kannada superstar Dr. Rajkumar, recently opened up about his deep, familial connection with Rajinikanth, calling him a "father figure" who's been like family since his childhood. During promotions for his upcoming film *45*, Shiva shared nostalgic memories, including a childhood pilgrimage to Sabarimala where he held Rajinikanth's hand alongside his own father.[1] This bond made his cameo in the 2023 blockbuster *Jailer* all the more special—even if it was just 10-12 minutes of screen time, pushing a tissue box and smoking a cigar.[1][2][3] Fans went wild for Shiva's intense portrayal of Narsimha, turning those brief scenes into viral sensations, complete with Anirudh's electrifying BGM. But here's the hilarious twist: Shiva's wife, Geetha, wasn't impressed! She teased him, saying, "You just walk with a cigar, that's it, and pushed one tissue box."[2][3] Shiva laughed it off, admitting he did the role purely for Rajinikanth without even asking for the story—"Even a dashing shot is enough."[2][3][4] And the excitement doesn't stop there. Shiva confirmed he's reprising his role in the highly anticipated **Jailer 2**, directed by Nelson Dilipkumar. Shooting has begun with Rajinikanth and Ramya Krishnan in Kerala, produced by Sun Pictures, and Shiva's yet to join—but Nelson has locked him in.[4] He even expressed interest in sharing screen space with Nandamuri Balakrishna, another family friend who called his father "Chikappa" (uncle).[4] With cameos from stars like Mammootty in the original, *Jailer 2* promises even bigger surprises.
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1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/tamil/movies/news/shiva-rajkumar-on-conversing-with-rajinikanth-felt-like-interacting-with-my-late-father-and-kannada-superstar-rajkumar/articleshow/102275759.cms
2.https://www.hindustantimes.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/shiva-rajkumar-says-his-wife-wasnt-impressed-with-his-cameo-in-rajinikanths-jailer-you-just-walk-with-a-cigar-101744802061327.html
3.https://www.republicworld.com/entertainment/tamil-cinema/loved-by-fans-trolled-by-wife-shiva-rajkumar-opens-up-about-response-to-jailer-role
4.https://www.cinemaexpress.com/tamil/news/2025/Apr/16/shivrajkumar-confirms-he-is-a-part-of-rajinikanths-jailer-2
5.https://www.youtube.com/shorts/5S7yx_7CfFw
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